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Skyplex project vote passes unanimously
$500 million proposal would bring world's tallest rollercoaster, drop tower to Orlando

Dec 01, 2015

Orange County leaders gave the final approval for Skyplex to move ahead with the $500 million project along International Drive.

The public hearing began at 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Universal Orlando came out strongly against Skyplex, claiming the height of its rollercoaster and drop tower are not compatible with the surrounding area.

Universal and a group of residents recently formed an organization called “Save Our Orange County Community," which sent out mailers encouraging residents to express opposition to the project.

Opponents claimed their concerns center on noise, light pollution and the extra traffic Skyplex may create near the already-busy intersection of Sand Lake Road and I-Drive.

Supporters of Skyplex argued the project does fit the I-Drive area and that it will be a key part of the rebirth taking place.

In recent weeks, there was a flurry of lobbying that led up to Tuesday’s commission meeting.

Lobbyists with both sides met with commissioners, and a fresh round of anti-Skyplex mailers went out late last week from the Save Our Orange County group.

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